zhèng zhì lì chǎng政治立场bù gāi不该gāo yú高于hé píng和平
A person who has long taken part in anti-war and equal-rights activism has noticed that some people who call themselves progressive are increasingly willing to follow what political parties and mainstream media say.
When facing wars in the Middle East and Europe, they sometimes avoid criticizing the governments they support because they fear that their opponents might win elections, and they may even reject different opinions.
The author believes that, no matter which side drives a war, people should care about the lives of civilians and soldiers. They should also seriously learn about the history of the conflict and distinguish facts from propaganda.
Supporting peace does not mean supporting a particular leader, and criticizing one's own side does not mean betrayal.
Political labels should not replace independent thinking, and they should certainly not make people accept war and restrictions on speech.
To reduce war, people with different positions need to ask brave questions, check information, and sincerely listen to each other's views.